Sir Edward Philip Antrobus, 8th Baronet (born 28 September 1938) is a South African former

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er.

Personal

Born in South Africa, he graduated from

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in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in engineering. He graduated from

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in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts and in 1969 with a Master of Arts. He succeeded to the title of 8th Baronet Antrobus, of Antrobus,

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of Chester on 1 August 1995.

Cricketing career

Antrobus made two appearances for

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in 1963 as a right-handed batsman and leg spin bowler. He scored 31 and 22 on debut against

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but was twice out without scoring in his second, and final, game against

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. He bowled three overs in total without taking a

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. His uncle, Geoffrey Antrobus, also played two games for Cambridge University in 1925.

References

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